Invisalign | Manhattan Beach, CA | Patricia J. Panucci Orthodontics

Introducing Invisalign® — The Straightest Way to a Great Smile

Invisalign straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It’s virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will know that you’re straightening your teeth.

Clearly Different
The Invisalign System combines advanced 3-D computer graphics technology with 100-year-old science of orthodontics. Invisalign aligners are designed to move your teeth in small steps to the desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist. Each aligner is precisely calibrated and manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan. Your first step is to visit our office to determine if Invisalign is right for you. After sending precise treatment instructions, Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate these instructions in a sequence of finely calibrated aligners -- as few as 12 or as many as 48. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and only taken out to eat, brush and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will begin to move gradually -- week-by-week until the final alignment prescribed is attained. Then you'll be smiling like you never have before!

To ensure the best possible results, only an orthodontist who has been trained and certified by Align Technology can diagnose and treat using Invisalign. Invisalign is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult. Only an orthodontist can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you. To see if Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, call us at (310) 379-0006 to make an appointment.

Red, White, and Blue System

Whether you are in school, a professional in the public eye, or active in sports, the Red, White and Blue system can fit your busy lifestyle.

The Red, White and Blue system is ideal for:

Patients who have a very minor amount of alignment needs of the front teeth, and who have a perfect bite in the back of the teeth.
Patients who only want or need alignment in one arch (upper or lower).
Patients who want a less expensive solution to other types of aligner treatment.
Patients who don’t want braces or other types of visible appliances.

If Dr. Panucci determines that you are a candidate for the Red, White and Blue system, an impression of your teeth will be taken and sent to a special laboratory where a series of active appliances will be custom-made for you. 3 to 6 aligners will be fabricated depending on your particular dental alignment needs. Each appliance is made of light-weight, clear plastic material in the shape of your arches. Subtle corrections are incorporated in each appliance progressively to direct your front teeth to a more desirable position. You will wear each appliance approximately 4-8 weeks. The nearly invisible appliances are so easy to wear and talk with; few people will even know you have them. In just a few months, you will be enjoying your beautiful smile.